Industry News
pSivida’s treatment for chronic diabetic macular edema awaits FDA approval
pSivida licensee Alimera Sciences has made a resubmission to the US Food and Drug Administration for approval of Iluvien for chronic diabetic macular edema. [ + ]
TGA proposes changes to pre-market assessment for medical devices
AusBiotech’s March industry submission addresses the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) proposed changes to the pre-market assessment requirements for medical devices. [ + ]
Researchers find link between blood clotting and immune response
Rice University researchers have found an unexpected link between a protein that triggers the formation of blood clots and other proteins that are essential for the body’s immune system. The find could lead to new treatments for thousands of patients who suffer from inflammatory diseases and disorders that cause abnormal blood clotting. [ + ]
Metabolite-based diagnostic test could help detect pancreatic cancer early
A new diagnostic test that uses a scientific technique known as metabolomic analysis may be a safe and easy screening method that could improve the prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer through earlier detection. [ + ]
DNA research identifies genetic risks for prostate, breast and ovarian cancers
New research has identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person’s risk of prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. [ + ]
Bioniche resumes control of bladder cancer drug
Bioniche (ASX:BNC) is back in control of commercialisation activities for bladder cancer treatment Urocidin after wrapping up its partnership with Endo Pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Bioniche welcomes Canadian investments in R&D
Bioniche (ASX:BNO) has lauded decisions by the Canadian government to provide more funding for programs which support R&D and commercialisation efforts by the nation’s companies. [ + ]
Grace files flash chromatography patent infringement suit
WR Grace & Co has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Teledyne Technologies for infringement of four Grace US patents that cover its proprietary Reveleris X2 flash chromatography system. [ + ]
Stem cells and business development feature in March AusBiotech journal
AusBiotech is pleased to provide the latest edition of the Australasian Biotechnology e-journal (Volume 23, Number 1). [ + ]
First Australian elected to Japanese Academy
Professor Suzanne Cory is the first Australian to be admitted to the Japanese Academy of Science. [ + ]
Outstanding Australian scientists recognised with election to the Australian Academy of Science
A contributor to discoveries at the large hadron collider at CERN, the researcher who determined the molecular mechanism behind coral bleaching, and a leader in human disease gene mapping are among 20 new Fellows to be elected to the Australian Academy of Science in 2013. [ + ]
Alan Finkel announced as patron of the Australian Science Media Centre
The Australian Science Media Centre is delighted to announce Dr Alan Finkel as the organisation’s Australian patron. [ + ]
Superfast plant breeding
A plant breeding project promises pure-line plant genotypes to increase food production. [ + ]
AusBiotech appoints global life sciences fund manager as new board member
AusBiotech has announced the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan as a non-executive director, bringing to the board global capital markets experience and specialist knowledge in life sciences investing. [ + ]
Cellmid close to royalties on cancer test licences
Cellmid (ASX:CDY) has provided an update on the two cancer diagnostics tests under development by its licensees using midkines as a biomarker. [ + ]
